User:Froth/notes/Wikipedia:Reference desk/header/howtoanswer

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

How to answer a question

  • Be thorough. Provide as much of the answer as you are able to.
  • Be concise, not terse. Please write in a clear and easily understood manner. Keep your answer within the scope of the question as stated.
  • Provide links when available, such as
    wikilinks
    to related articles, or links to the information that you used to find your answer.
  • Be polite and
    users new to Wikipedia
    .
  • The reference desk is not a soapbox. Please avoid debating about politics, religion, or other sensitive issues.